Highlights of Namibia Budget Camping Safari

The Highlights of Namibia Budget Camping Safari is a 7-day safari that combines 2 nights of camping in Etosha National Park, 2 accommodated nights in Swakopmund and 2 nights of camping in the Namib Desert. Highlights on this affordable Namibia safari include:

• Game drives in Etosha National Park
• Game viewing at floodlit waterholes, to sight nocturnal animals
• Optional activities in Swakopmund (sand boarding, quad biking, sky diving and dolphin cruises)
• Namib Desert, Dune 45, Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei

DAY 1: Windhoek to Etosha National Park – Namibia

The Highlights of Namibia Budget Camping Safari departs from Windhoek in the morning heading to the famous Etosha National Park, in northwestern Namibia.

We camp overnight either at Okaukuejo or Halali campsite, where both camps have a floodlit waterholes which allow for 24-hour game viewing. Elephant & black rhinoceros are seen daily during the dry winter months and numerous other game species are also found here, including lion, leopard and various nocturnal animals. Facilities at the camps include a restaurant, a basic shop and a swimming pool.

Etosha National Park, one of Africa's top game reserves, is dominated by a vast salt pan. Etosha Park is named after this dry lakebed, with the name meaning 'great white place of dry water'. Etosha is home to 340 bird species and over 100 mammal species, notably the endangered cheetah and black rhino, as well as black-faced impala, tsessebe, roan antelope and gemsbok.

(Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 2: Game Viewing in Etosha National Park – Namibia

We venture into this 22 270 sq km game reserve on leisurely early morning and late afternoon game drives, taking in the wide-open expanse of the Etosha Pan. The flat green surface of this dry lakebed stretches out under the hot African sun, offering spectacular stark scenery and glimpses of ostriches amongst the shimmering mirages. In the afternoon we return to our Etosha camp and relax around the pool or enjoy some game viewing at the watering hole.             

(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 3: Etosha National Park to Swakopmund – Namibia

We take a game viewing drive on our way to one of the Etosha Park gates, leaving the game reserve behind and making our way south towards the coastal town of Swakopmund. Here we will spend two nights, enjoying evening meals at local restaurants (own expense).                      

Standard Hotel, Lodge or Guest House in Swakopmund (Meals Included: Breakfast)

DAY 4: Swakopmund – Namibia

Today is free for you to explore the popular summer destination of Swakopmund at your leisure or to take part in the various optional activities available in and around Swakopmund. Adventure activities include sand boarding, desert flights, skydiving, quad biking, dolphin cruises and more. Swakopmund, where European and African influences meet, is located on the Atlantic coast and surrounded by desert. If you prefer sightseeing to adventure activities you can go shopping or visit the Crystal Gallery, Museums or the Aquarium in Swakopmund.          

Standard Hotel, Lodge or Guest House in Swakopmund (Meals Included: Breakfast)

DAY 5: Swakopmund to Namib Naukluft Park – Namibia

On day 5 of the Highlights of Namibia Budget Camping Safari we travel south to the Namib Naukluft Park, which covers an area of 50 000 sq km's (bigger than Switzerland). 

Along the way we visit Walvis Bay Lagoon, one of the most important wetlands on the west coast of Southern Africa. The lagoon is famous for its large population of flamingos, as well as being home to a variety of other bird species. The Walvis Bay Lagoon is listed as an international Ramsar bird sanctuary. We continue our scenic 5 hour drive south travelling via the Kuiseb Canyon, where two German geologists and their dog lived for over two years during World War II.

The Namib-Naukluft reserve is the biggest game reserve in Namibia and one of the largest wilderness parks in Africa. The next two nights are spent camping at a guest farm located on the edge of the Namib‐Naukluft Park, offering spectacular sunset views over the Desert area. 

(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 6: Sossusvlei & Sesriem Canyon – Namibia

Today starts with a pre-dawn departure to the entrance gates of Sossusvlei, famous for its towering sand dunes, considered the highest in the world. We stop along the way to take photographs of the scenic sunrise over the red-orangeSossusvlei dunes. Next we climb up the sand dunes for superb views up and down the Tsaucab River Canyon, which forms a valley between the tall sand dunes. Breakfast and coffee await you at the bottom of the dune in this beautiful desert setting.

A short drive after breakfast brings us to the starting point for our 2-hour walk into the striking Hiddenvlei area of Sossusvlei. On our way to the Sesriem Canyon we pause for lunch at Sesriem camp. We then visit the Sesriem Canyon, a gorge about a kilometre long and around 30 meters deep. Formed by the Tsauchab River about 2 million years ago this deep canyon reveals distinct sedimentary layers and features several muddy pools. After our walk in the unique Sesriem Canyon we head back to our guest farm campsite on the edge of the Namib‐Naukluft Park.                               

(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 7: Windhoek via Khomas Hochland – Namibia

Enjoy a relaxed start to the day before leaving the ancient Namib Desert behind and making our way back to Windhoek via the Khomas Hochland, one of the highest points in Namibia. This scenic drive offers spectacular views over the surrounding valleys. We descend the steep slopes of the Gamsberg, the third highest mountain in Namibia, sometimes referred to as “Namibia’s Garden Route”.  We arrive in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, in the afternoon where the Highlights of Namibia Budget Camping Safari comes to an end.      

(Meals Included: Breakfast)

Please Note:

• Private safaris based on custom schedules can be arranged for groups on request. For more information and prices please contact African Budget Safaris.
• A minimum of 3 people is required to guarantee departures on this camping tour.
• Maximum group size of 12 people per safari.
• Transport for 2 ‐ 3 clients will be in Toyota 4x4 Hilux or Mercedes Benz Sprinter. For 3 or more clients, transport will be either in Mercedes Benz Sprinter or Custom Built Safari Truck.

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